Creatives invited to join cultural conversation in Sandown
As has been seen over previous months, Creative Island is taking a proactive approach to supporting the cultural community on the Isle of Wight, and committed to holding a series of local conversations with creatives. The aim of these sessions is to discuss and listen to the unique challenges and opportunities facing the cultural community. […]
The Island gears up for the 2024 Isle of Wight Open Studios event
With less than a week to go, art enthusiasts across the Island are gearing up for this year’s Isle of Wight Open Studios event. From Friday, 23rd August to Sunday, 8th September, over 120 artists and craftspeople will open their doors to the public, offering a unique glimpse into their creative worlds. A brochure to […]
Isle of Wight Young Artist Award 2023: Brave Island and Quay Arts welcome young artists to showcase their talent
The Isle of Wight Young Artist Award is back for its third year, bringing an exciting opportunity for young creatives on the Island. Brave Island, in collaboration with Quay Arts, has announced the return of this popular competition following the success of the last two years’ exhibitions. Applications are now open, giving young aspiring artists […]
Isle of Wight artists called to explore media influence in upcoming exhibition
This September, Peer Studios in Ventnor will host a thought-provoking exhibition titled The Machine: Chapter 1 – Manufacturing Consent. Isle of Wight artists are invited to submit their work proposals for inclusion in this unique event. The influence of media on societyThe exhibition, inspired by Edward S. Herman and Noam Chomsky’s seminal work, Manufacturing Consent, […]
Ventnor Fringe Festival gears up for an arts extravaganza later this month
Have you planned your Ventnor Fringe Festival events yet? The annual ten-day festival is less than three weeks away, boasting an impressive 216 performances across the broad spectrum of The Arts. Comedy remains a prominent feature once again. Comedy and moreTaking place between 19th and 28th July, comedians love heading to Ventnor to test out […]
Creative Ryde: Book now for next meeting
When: Monday 22nd July 2024Where: Ryde Library, George Street, PO33 2JE One element of the work we are doing at Creative Island, is to commit to convening a series of local conversations with the cultural community of each town on the Isle of Wight. The ambition is to speak about and listen to the particular […]
Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival debuts with over 50 events this weekend
This weekend, the Isle of Wight will host the inaugural Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival, with over 50 events scheduled across the Island. The festival, a collaborative effort by the Isle of Wight Biosphere and Creative Island, receives support from The Common Space and Isle of Wight National Landscape. A variety of activities for all […]
‘Future Creatives’ week to inspire Isle of Wight youth from 3rd-7th February 2025
The Cultural Education Partnership will be returning with its Creative Careers week ‘Future Creatives’ this 3rd to 7th February 2025. Many of last year’s creative individuals and organisations are keen to take part again, with new and exciting workshops in the making! As well as a host of new partners ready to contribute to an […]
Revival of Isle of Wight’s open studios event fosters Island-wide creativity
We are well aware that the Isle of Wight has a strong and growing creative community. Indeed, the research we undertook for the cultural strategy demonstrated that the Island has a larger than average number of people making a living as artists and craft makers. It is part of our character and something to build […]
Creative Newport: Book now for first meeting
A networking and listening event to celebrate and support the cultural and creative sectors in Newport and central Wight is coming to Newport Minster, St Thomas’ Square, on Monday 17th June 6pm-7.30pm. Creative Island is developing a series of creative hubs across the Island with the ambition of encouraging collaboration, sharing resources and information, and […]
